SPATE Synonyms: 219 Similar and Opposite Words

spate

noun

ˈspāt

Definition of spate

as in flood

a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms a spate of words has been published on this controversial topic

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as in loads

a considerable amount an off-color remark that drew a spate of complaints from TV viewers

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Recent Examples of spate The apparent spate of slayings has sparked a broader conversation about violence against women in the country. — Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 In July, a fragile 2022 truce between the Houthis and the government fell apart after the group welcomed an Iranian plane to Sanaa in defiance of Riyadh's control over Yemeni airspace, setting off a spate of attacks. — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 But the third Iron Man is the one with the Mandarin, a terrorist styled like Bin Laden overseeing a spate of suicide-bomb attacks. — Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Missouri's confusion comes amid a spate of redistricting across the country normally seen just once a decade after each census. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spate

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Noun

That bypass channel will serve as the flood control element of Panther Island.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Boulder argued the companies and a trade group knew decades ago that fossil fuels would hurt the environment, raising the risk of floods, extreme heat and wildfires.

— Carrie Johnson, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of flood

Noun

And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of loads

Noun

Such terrain is already conducive to flash flooding, sudden torrents that can sweep down canyons and other low-lying areas with little warning.

— Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Since the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision unleashed unlimited torrents of money into political campaigns, elections are now largely financed by big money donors and super PACs.

— Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of torrent

Noun

Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have pursued a slew of criminal cases against protesters involved in those demonstrations, though many of the cases have been dismissed, reduced to misdemeanor charges or rejected by grand juries.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The sets also each come with a presentation box with a slew of accessories in their respective colorways, including a loupe, a travel pouch, and a cardholder.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of slew

Noun

Israeli strikes in northern and southern Gaza killed three Palestinians and wounded at least a dozen others, according to health officials at Gaza hospitals.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
What started as a few dozen brand-name drugs now includes a catalog of more than 800 brand-name and generic medications, offering discounts on everything from popular weight loss drugs to treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dozen

Noun

Google has also come armed with a raft of benchmarks to back up its claims.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
The decision by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI follows a raft of reports in recent months about AI agents behaving in unexpected ways, evading human guardrails or otherwise going rogue.

— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of raft

Noun

That's exactly what made the first season of The Mandalorian feel so special, and Galactic Racer hits that same stride by exploring a galactic underground racing ring, where a bunch of daredevils hurtle across planets while blowing each other up.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
By naming the product of two mergers Skydance, David Ellison relegates two of Hollywood’s founding studios to a sub-brand stew and attempts to erase a bunch of controversial hires.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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